E-waste Management (21EC755)

Understand the importance of e-waste management, its impact on the environment, and sustainable disposal practices.

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Course Information

Course Code

21CS71

Credits

03

Total Hours

40 hours

Examination

Theory (3 hours)

Course Objectives

  • Introduce the rationale behind the cloud computing revolution and the business drivers.
  • Introduce various models of cloud computing (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
  • Provide an introduction on how to design cloud-native applications, the necessary tools, and the design trade-offs.
  • Realize the importance of cloud virtualization, abstractions, enabling technologies, and cloud security.

Course Modules

Module 1: Sustainable Development and E-waste Management

Topics: Importance of electrical and electronic equipment in national development, E-waste as a toxic byproduct of the digital era, understanding e-waste, e-waste statistics, categories, legislation across the globe, UN initiatives for e-waste management, and the Indian scenario of e-waste generation, collection, and recycling.

10 hours
Module 4: E-waste Management Legislation in India

Topics: Historical regulatory background, E-waste (Management) Rules 2016, Amendment Rules 2018, performance of EPR and CPCB, legal cases, and judicial directives.

10 hours
Module 5: Moving Towards Sustainability

Topics: Legal and judicial aspects, economic concerns, environmental impact, and fostering a recycling culture in society.

10 hours